Yesterday, Wahoo and Zwift introduced "Kickr x Zwift" membership packages. In a nutshell, this means that when you buy a Kickr, you get an annual Zwift membership for free.
After patent dispute comes partnership
With the introduction of the Zwift Hub, Wahoo saw patents infringed. A patent dispute ensued. JetBlack - the company that manufactures the Zwift Hub - was also involved. An agreement had already been reached with JetBlack. The hatchet between Wahoo and Zwift was buried at the beginning of September. This has now resulted in the new partnership.
Easy introduction to modern indoor cycling
The aim of the partnership is to make it easier for cyclists to enter the modern world of indoor cycling. Anyone who buys a Kickr, regardless of whether they have a
- Kickr Snap,
- Kickr Rollr,
- Kickr Core,
- Kickr,
- Kickr Move,
- Kickr Bike Shift or
- Kickr Bike
you get an annual Zwift membership with each purchase. Hardware and indoor cycling software in one package, so you can start training straight away. Well, first you have to set up the trainer. And Wahoo has clearly explained the onboarding process in its Wahoo app.
- Open or install the Wahoo app, log in or create an account
- Settings - Sensors
- Add a new sensor - and now it's off to the setup wizard
- In the Kickr Family, many products come with step-by-step instructions or even video instructions
Zwift x Wahoo
The partnership between Zwift and Wahoo has several advantages for users. Firstly, the purchase of a Kickr comes with an annual membership for Zwift. Secondly, all Zwift rides can be synchronised with the Wahoo app. This means that the complete training history is visible there, regardless of whether you are riding on Zwift, SYSTM - Wahoo's indoor platform - or outdoors with a Wahoo Elemnt GPS computer.
Favourable
The Kickr Core, a solid smart trainer that only puts a moderate strain on your bank account, is ideal for beginners. The entry-level package consisting of Kickr Core including a Zwift subscription for one year is now available from Wahoo and Zwift with a pre-installed cassette (8/9/10/11/12-speed) for €599.99 plus shipping costs.
The complete package is even cheaper with the Kickr Snap including Zwift annual membership. 399.99 euros plus shipping costs.
If you prefer to buy your Kickr through a Wahoo dealer, you can get the Kickr Core without cassette for €499.99. If you buy a Kickr product from a retailer, you can get a discounted Zwift annual membership for €99.99 when you register your Kickr product - an annual membership normally costs €149.99
The following offers will also be sold with a 1-year Zwift subscription:
- Kickr Bike for 4,099.99 euros incl. Zwift 1-year subscription plus shipping costs >> Kickr Bike tested by TOUR
- Kickr Bike Shift for 3,099.99 euros incl. Zwift 1-year subscription plus shipping costs >> Read the Kickr Bike Shift test report
- Kickr Move for 1,699.99 euros incl. Zwift 1 annual subscription plus shipping costs >> Read the Kickr Move test report
- Kickr for 1,399.99 euros incl. Zwift 1-year subscription plus shipping costs >> Kickr in the TOUR test
- Kickr Rollr for 699.99 euros incl. Zwift 1-year subscription plus shipping costs >> Kickr Rollr was presented in 2022
Chip Hawkins, founder of Wahoo, comments: "Wahoo's new packages will revolutionise the indoor cycling experience and make it easier to enter the fascinating virtual world [...]. [...] Together with Zwift, we are excited to offer the widest choice and functionality in the indoor cycling category, helping to bring out the better athlete in all of us."
Wahoo and Zwift are not the only providers of smart trainers, roller trainers and indoor training software. Our large overview article contains test reports of 38 smart trainers and provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of indoor cycling.
Sandra Schuberth
Editor
